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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.43, 2,322.37 and 1,445.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.43, 2,322.37 and 1,445.43 is: 1,995.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.43 : 2,322.37 = 1,445.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.43/2,322.37 = 1,445.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.43x = 2,322.37 × 1,445.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.43x = 3,356,811.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,811.66/1,682.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.22

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